Posted August 8, 20159 yr comment_245181 I saw these wedges today, they come in many different finishes, and the grind work seems really rather unique. Pricey stuff too..More look/art than performance perhaps?
August 14, 20159 yr Author comment_245527 Wonder how it performs, if its as good as its looks Yeah, had me wondering too..A bit too pricey to just buy n try
August 14, 20159 yr comment_245553 Imo that's a horrible grind focused on looks over performance, the goal of a sole grind is to slide effortlessly through the turf or be able to open the face at certain angles, think Vokey or Callaway or Mizuno etc.. Rounding out and smoothing harsh edges is so important for the sole. This is the opposite of that.
August 14, 20159 yr comment_245554 get a grinder and wheel and go to grinding on your Vokey or Cleveland, you'll have the same look. But why would you want to?
August 15, 20159 yr Author comment_245566 Imo that's a horrible grind focused on looks over performance, the goal of a sole grind is to slide effortlessly through the turf or be able to open the face at certain angles, think Vokey or Callaway or Mizuno etc.. Rounding out and smoothing harsh edges is so important for the sole. This is the opposite of that. That's kinda what I was thinking too, plus consistency (between heads) might not be very good. Hence my initial thought that this was more about looks than performance Edited August 15, 20159 yr by Vegaman
August 15, 20159 yr comment_245572 I doubt the angularity does much to grab turf much more than any other club with a similar finish. For example, the Yururi raws everyone (including myself) loves. The Yururis dig pretty easily, with the super sharp leading edge and angular grind, but its not something you cant get used to. I'd be willing to give the Itoboris a shot if they didn't want a super premium $ for the visual appeal. They look great!
August 15, 20159 yr comment_245573 That grinding may look good in the rear flange, sort of zen like. No reason for on heel, wouldn't it tend to sit on the nearest flat spot, so that could be in any position? Dont see any point other than aesthetics that will clearly hinder performance.
August 15, 20159 yr Author comment_245576 That grinding may look good in the rear flange, sort of zen like. No reason for on heel, wouldn't it tend to sit on the nearest flat spot, so that could be in any position? Dont see any point other than aesthetics that will clearly hinder performance. Agree. Having held these wedges in ny hand I remember that the whole sole was ground in this "knobbly" fashion. A very organic and handmade look. But as for performance, yeah wjo knows. I'm thinking there must be a real challenge achieving any kind of consistency from one head to the next, I very much doubt they can put all those little surfaces in the same spot, time after time.
August 15, 20159 yr comment_245577 That thought did cross my mind, very difficult to achieve as you say, but would be very special if they did. Looking closely at the pics though it doesn't seem to be the case. Edited August 15, 20159 yr by hutchy
August 15, 20159 yr comment_245579 Imo that's a horrible grind focused on looks over performance, the goal of a sole grind is to slide effortlessly through the turf or be able to open the face at certain angles, think Vokey or Callaway or Mizuno etc.. Rounding out and smoothing harsh edges is so important for the sole. This is the opposite of that. Plus 1. Don't see that grind on the tour!
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